About Me

From Failure to Digital Marketer: My Unconventional Growth Journey

Hi, I’m Vidhu Vinodhanan a digital marketer, AI automation enthusiast, and self-made investor. But I wasn’t always this way. My journey began with academic failures and zero direction.

Today, I combine real-world experience in hospitality, accounting, and marketing with hands-on skills in SEO, content strategy, Google Ads, and stock investing. This page is my story a story of failing forward, reinventing myself, and building a purpose-driven career in digital marketing.

My Early Life: Lessons from Struggle

I was born and raised in Kerala. Growing up, I struggled in school, failing multiple grades and often feeling lost. Despite having a creative side—drawing, sports, and curiosity I lacked mentorship and clarity. I failed my 12th board exams, completed school later through NIOS, and faced rejection at every turn.

But these early setbacks taught me something school never did: how to fight back. I learned resilience, reflection, and how to keep showing up when things don’t go your way.

Turning Point: A Book Changed My Life

Everything changed when I read Rich Dad Poor Dad.

It unlocked a new way of thinking about money, life, and purpose. I became obsessed with financial education and personal growth. Books like Goals by Brian Tracy and Eat That Frog shaped my mindset and built new habits into my life.

Career Evolution: From Housekeeping to Marketing

My first job was in hotel housekeeping. Then I moved to Bahrain and worked as an accounting assistant. But my mind was already wandering beyond numbers and spreadsheets.

I discovered digital marketing. I enrolled in a hands-on course at CDA Academy , ran live Google Ads campaigns, built websites, and crafted SEO strategies. I also completed a Prompt Engineering & AI Automation course certified by Edapt – IITM Pravartak , expanding my skillset in cutting-edge marketing technology.

Now, I bring all of it together—marketing, automation, finance—to help businesses grow online.

What I Believe In

  • Keep learning, even when it’s uncomfortable

  • Don’t rely on motivation—build systems

  • Invest early and let compounding do the work

  • Own your story—even the ugly parts

  • Use failure as feedback, not identity

What I’m Doing Now

  • As of August 2025, I’m working on a free digital marketing project for a startup in Bahrain—building their website and implementing SEO strategies from scratch. I’m also actively documenting my journey while preparing for long-term goals in marketing and finance.

    My mission is clear:

    Build a life that merges marketing, money, and meaningful work—using skills, not shortcuts.

Let’s Connect

  • If you’re a business owner, startup founder, or agency looking for a passionate digital marketer with hands-on experience and relentless dedication—let’s talk.

    Email:
    vidhuvinodhanan@gmail.com

    Portfolio:
    connectvidhu.com

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